A Soothing Alternative Tour: Blue Mosque and Sokullu (Inside!)

Blue Mosque (Inside!) & Sokullu Mosque with Dr. Sib

 🏛️ DISCOVER THE ISTANBUL NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT!
Join a free tour where the monuments come alive: explore the inside of the Blue Mosque, decipher the secrets, and unearth hidden gems that even locals don't know about. Guided by Dr. Sib, historian and researcher .

 ✨ WHY THIS TOUR?
✅ Not just stones: While others show facades, we reveal stories of sultans, Byzantine spies, and chariot races at the Hippodrome.
✅ Elite Guide: Dr. Sib - researcher and storyteller - transforms ruins into epic sagas.
✅ Intimate groups: No megaphones, just passionate conversations.

 📍 LEGENDARY ITINERARY:

• ICONS: Blue Mosque (interior!), Hippodrome, Obelisk of Theodosius
• MAGIC MOMENTS: Sokullu Mosque (a work of Architect Sinan)

 💸 HOW DOES IT WORK?
✨ Pay what you feel: In the end, you decide the price (€15-€50/person). No pressure!
👑 For Groups: 700 TL or 15€/person.
💰 € / $ / £ accepted. This is a freetour but not free of charge.
⚠️ Cash only (we're storytellers, not machines)

❤️ Why This Model?
✅ Quality Guaranteed: Guides like Dr. Sib give their 200% because their income depends on you.
✅ Affordable: Budget travelers can join.
✅ Fair: You only pay more if the tour was worth it.

 👗 Dress Code (IMPORTANT):

"To enter mosques:

• Women: Headscarf (If not we'll lend you one for free)
• Men/Women: Shoulders and knees covered
  No shorts/sleeveless shirts
  We respect traditions so that you can experience history without barriers."

 ⚠️ Fair Cancellation Policy:

 ✨ Change of plans? Cancel in 1 click:

• Free up to 1 hour before by [booking page] or email
•  Your free seat helps other travelers!
   No-shows affect local guides

 

✈️ Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to the Meeting Point

For a smooth and stress-free arrival, here's our recommended route:

1. Take the HAVAİST Bus: Line HVİST-11
   • Route: Istanbul Airport (IST) → Sultanahmet (Final Stop).
   • Why it's great: Comfortable, direct, affordable (275), and takes approximately 1.5 hours in normal traffic.
   • Tickets: Pay by contactless credit/debit card on the bus. Cash (TRY) is also accepted.
   • Luggage: Ample space underneath the bus for suitcases.
2. Catch the BUS at least 2 hours earlier than tour start
   • 🚨 Important: Do NOT take the later bus. This is cutting it too close.
   • Why two hours earlier is ESSENTIAL:
     • Buffer Time: Allows for potential traffic delays, especially near Sultanahmet.
     • Finding the Meeting Point: You'll need time to walk from the bus stop to the exact tour meeting spot, use the restroom, grab water, etc.
     • Friday/Saturday: Expect heavier traffic.
3. Getting Off the Bus:
   • Get off at the FINAL STOP: "Sultanahmet" (The bus terminates on Divanyolu Cd., very close to Hagia Sophia/Sultanahmet Square).
   • Ask the driver or fellow passengers to confirm "Sultanahmet Son Durak?" (Final Stop?).
4. If You Land Too Late:
   • Taxi or Uber: This is your best backup. Ensure they use the meter. Expect to pay ₺1200-1500 liras+ (about €35) and travel time of 60-90+ mins depending on traffic.
   • Later Tour? Contact us immediately if you'll be significantly delayed.

📍 Key Takeaways for a Smooth Start:

• Golden Rule: Land → Exit Airport → Be on the HAVAİST-11 Bus.
• Download: The HAVAİST App (for routes/tracking) and BiTaksi or Uber (for backup taxi).
• Credit Cards work on buses and for taxis/Uber.

Trust us, arriving relaxed makes the tour experience infinitely better for you! See you in Sultanahmet!

🔥 Are you still hungry for history?
Three Secret Mosques with Guide Nurullah
https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/56715-sacred-and-historic-sultanahmet-blue-mosque-small-hagia-sophia-sokullu-mehmet-pasha

Have a nice trip, 🚀🛸
Dr. Sib

Keywords

 [Free Tour] [Blue Mosque Inside] [Sokullu Mosque] 
 [Dr. Sib, Historian] [Hidden Gems of Istanbul] [Small Groups]